Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 700 and 701, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

begs leave to report as follows:

RONALD H. NAKAMINE is a licensed elevator mechanic with over twenty-five years of experience as a journeyman elevator mechanic. Mr. Nakamine's professional experience includes work in elevator installation, repair, and service. The nominee served as recording secretary for the International Union of Elevator Constructors (IUEC)-Local 126 for eight years and presently serves on its executive board.

STEVE TSUNEMOTO is a licensed elevator mechanic with eighteen years of experience in the trade. Mr. Tsunemoto is the current president of the IUEC-Local 126 and co-chairperson of the Joint Apprenticeship Committee for the elevator apprenticeship program in the State.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.